Forensic Scientist

Forensic Scientist

LIsa Black

Cape Coral, FL

Female, 49

I spent the five happiest years of my life in a morgue. As a forensic scientist in the Cleveland coroner’s office I analyzed gunshot residue on hands and clothing, hairs, fibers, paint, glass, DNA, blood and many other forms of trace evidence, as well as crime scenes. Now I'm a certified latent print examiner and CSI for a police department in Florida. I also write a series of forensic suspense novels, turning the day job into fiction. My books have been translated into six languages.

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Last Answer on July 21, 2022

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How to become a blood spatter analyts?

Asked by Surya. E almost 5 years ago

You'd have to be a general CSI and then take extra continuing education in bloodstain pattern analysis specifically. Also, I can tell you from personal experience, if you really want to do a lot of it with great expertise, you need to live in an area where there will be lots of bloodspatter cases to practice and work on. Best of luck!

What do you think of SHOCK treatment and victim impacts panels? Do you think they help people change or just throwing tax dollars at people who are unwilling to change

Asked by rob almost 5 years ago

I live in a small, low-crime city so I have no experience with this.

Is this good information for detectives

https://youtu.be/PZxuPthKTcg

Asked by Brett about 4 years ago

I can't click on links I don't recognize. What's it about?

Have you ever asked someone a question on here? If so do you mind saying what it was?

Asked by QUESTION TO ALL almost 5 years ago

Nope, not so far!

If you where not a Forensic Scientist what other job could you see yourself doing?

Asked by Question to all almost 5 years ago

It might be nice to retire and be able to write full time!

Why do many films try to make it out like the good guys always when when that is not always true? Many people get away, many cases go unsolved, many people are never found, etc. I know God has his vengeance but you know what I am saying

Asked by Joker almost 5 years ago

Because films are entertainment, and stories are more satisfying when they have a definite end.

Hi Lisa, I am studying forensics for a project and I came across a couple images that have me stumped. I think they may be phony, but not sure. They are from a gore site (they are non nude). Can you help me determine some things about these pics?

Asked by HG almost 5 years ago

What is it you’re going to want to know about them, because I may or may not be able to help.